Analysis of hard red winter was complete as of August 22. A total of 386 samples were collected and evaluated. The preliminary data suggests that the quality of this year’s crop is above average. Both protein and test weight are higher compared to last year, with average increases of 0.7% and 0.5 lb/bu, respectively. Dockage is down 0.2%, the falling number value is holding steady at 432, and the grade has increased to a US # 1.